Nikon L20 vs Pentax ist DS2

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L20 vs Pentax ist DS2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the L20 (10MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the L20 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The L20 was introduced 3 years later than the ist DS2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L20 grades versus the ist DS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 offers external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the L20 against the ist DS2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L20 and ist DS2 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L20 and ist DS2.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The L20 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon L20 will offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger L20 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.